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Programming
Programming
Programming
This chapter explains how to program the HP 86120A. The programming syntax conforms to the IEEE 488.2 Standard Digital Interface for Programmable
Instrumentation and to the Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI).
Where to begin…
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If you are unfamiliar with the rules governing SCPI command syntax, refer
to “Reviewing SCPI Syntax Rules” on page 3-23.
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To learn how to correctly begin your programs, refer to “Addressing and Initializing the Instrument” on page 3-4.
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To learn which commands to use and how to use them, refer to “Making
Measurements” on page 3-6.
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To learn to read the instrument’s status registers, refer to “Monitoring the
Instrument” on page 3-16.
The programming examples for individual commands in this manual are written in HP BASIC 6.0 for an HP 9000 Series 200/300 Controller.
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